Another layout finished!

I am so excited!  I was able to get another layout done!  These are obviously very simple layouts - but just the fact that I got them done makes me very happy!  These are the my kids school pictures from Fall 2009.

Scrapping Again!!!

Lately, I have been to quite a few crops, and have thankfully been scrapping again.  I love scrapping, but cards are so quick and easy that I usually just do those instead.  At the beginning of 2010 I started scrapbooking our family album from 2009.  (No, I am not caught up to that point, my poor daughter who just turned six, doesn't have a birth in my scrapbooks yet.)  I am down to two full layouts left for 2009, and some finishing touches on a couple others.  I am so excited about possibly finishing a year!!  Here are a couple pages I've been working on.  Hope you like them!!

This is a camping trip we took to Lake Roosevelt.  Man was it hot!!

Retired Sets for Sale!

It has been so long!  I am sorry friends!  I will be more active.

Today I am posting about some retired stamp sets I have for sale.  I will post the name of the set, how many stamps the set has, and it's condition.  If you are interested, send me an email and I will send you pictures.  Prices are negotiable. 

Brand New Unmounted Wood Stamp Sets:
$8   Wishing You the Best - set of 4
$7    Reason to Smile - set of 3
$15  Enjoy Every Moment - set of 11
$10  Fontastic Background Stamp - set of 1
$15  Wild Rose - set of 12
$5    Doodle That - set of 4
$7    Best Yet - set of 6
$7    Perfect Ending - set of 4
$5    Quick Thinking - set of 4
$7    Gently Falling - set of 4
$8    All Natural - set of 6
$15  Zoofari - set of 6
$15  In the Spotlight - set of 12
$20  Doodle Alphabet - set of 28
$10  Right at Home - set of 7
$10  Polka Dots & Paisley - set of 6
$7    God's Beauty - set of 4
$10  Be Happy - set of 6
$8    Botanical Blooms - set of 7
$8   Whimsical Numbers - set of 12
$8   Doodle Numbers - set of 12
$10 Just So Sayings - set of 8
$15 Blooming with Happiness - set of 6
$6   So Many Sayings - set of 3 
$8   Dear Friend - set of 4
$20 Vases in Vogue - set of 14
$20 Tickled Pink - set of 6
$18 Butterfly of Happiness - set of 8
$12 Friends are Like Flowers - set of 5
$10 Event Full - set of 6
$25 Crab & Company - set of 14
$18 Petal Prints - set of 7
$15 Tagger's Dozen - set of 12 
$10 Take Three - set of 6
$10 Well Worn Words Background Stamp - set of 1 
Used - Great Condition.  No Wood/Rubber Stains
$10     A Little Birdie Told Me - set of 12
$15    Perennial Friendship - set of 6
$7      Friendship Blooms - set of 5
$7      So Many Scallops - set of 4
$7      A is For Adorable - set of 8
$7      Lots of Thoughts -set of 6
$7     Big Deal Numbers - set of 12
$10   Circle of Friendship - set of 8
$10   Fall Flair - set of 8
$10   So Very - set of 8
$7    Small Script - set of 4
$7    Sweet on You - set of 4
$10  Happy Harmony - set of 6
$5    Seasonal Icons - set of 4
$10   Give Thanks - set of 6
$15   Natural Beauty - set of 6
$15  Big Flowers - set of 8
$15  The Snowflake Spot -set of 7
$10  Flowers of Gratitude - set of 4
$7    Itty Bitty Buds - set of 14
$15  Year After Year - set of 8

I  have some other sets as well - but I need to take a break and take care of all the sicko's at my house.  I am the only one who is not sick right now.  Thanks for looking!

Olive Christmas

I made this card for a sketch challenge over at Stamping 411.  I like the way the texture is only on the top.  I have seen this on so many blogs, but this was my first time trying it.    Hope you like my card!

The Sketch:

My card:

Here's what I used:

Season of Joy Stamp Set

Old Olive Classic Ink

Riding Hood Red Classic Ink

Old Olive Cardstock

Riding Hood Red Cardstock

Whisper White Cardstock

Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon (Retired)

Fire Circle Brads

Stampin' Dimensionals

Petals-a-Plenty Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Pumpkin Thank You

I made this card for a friend of mine.  She recently support my son David's Cub Scout fundraiser, and I want her to know how much we appreciate it.  This was David's first time participating in the popcorn sales, and he set his goals high.  My friend quickly jumped in and said she'd help.  David didn't quite meet his goals this year, but he learned a lot - and is excited for next year when he can try again.  I also made this card for the inspiration challenge at Stampin' Celebration, and for the sketch challenge at CPS.  Let me know what you think!

The sketch:

The inspiration:

My card:

Here's what I used:

Inspired by Nature Stamp Set

Day of Gratitude Stamp Set

More Mustard Classic Ink

So Saffron Classic Ink

Chocolate Chip Classic Ink

More Mustard Cardstock

Chocolate Chip Cardstock

Whisper White Cardstock

Chocolate Chip 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (Retired)

Metallic Brads

Wide Oval Punch

Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Stampin' Dimensionals

Game Night!

I have been wanting to plan a game night party for my friends for a long time.  When I saw this weeks color challenge over at Just Us Girls, it screamed game night to me.  I know they were thinking more flowery - but all I could see was dominoes and parcheesi pieces.  I am very happy with how this turned out!  Now, I just have to find time to have the party.  Eh, maybe after the holidays!  Let me know what you think!

The challenge:

My card:

Here's what I used:

Game Night Stamp Set (Retired)

Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink

So Saffron Classic Ink

Basic Black Classic Ink

Cherry Cobbler Cardstock

Basic Black Cardstock

Whisper White Cardstock

Autumn Spice DSP

So Saffron 5/8" Grosgrain (SAB, Retired)

Cranberry Poly-twill Ribbon (non-SU)

Scallop Oval Punch

1 3/4" x 7/8" Oval Punch

1 3/8" x 5/8" Oval Punch

Stampin' Dimensionals

Glue Dots

Simple Christmas

I made this card for a challenge over at PPA.  I *love* this fabric!!  I had a lot of fun making this card, I was able to use all of my new favorite things.  The Christmas tree from snow swirled, shimmer paint, fabric and crochet trim!  The challenge was to have a clean and simple card, that uses fabric or ribbon.  I'm not sure on the exact definition of clean and simple - so I'm not sure I qualify there - but I love how this turned out.

I had fun painting my Always Artichoke border with shimmer paint.  I also used the shimmer paint for the dots on the Christmas tree stamp.

Here's what I used:

Snow Swirled Stamp Set

Always Artichoke Classic Ink

Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink

Always Artichoke Cardstock

Cherry Cobbler Cardstock

Very Vanilla Cardstock

Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint

Deck The Halls Fabric

Victoria Crochet Trim

Stampin' Dimensionals

Decorative Label Punch

Top Note Bigz Die